Which command is used to begin Mark Time, March on either foot?

• A. On the right foot
• B. On the left foot
• C. On both feet
• D. On either foot

Answer: (D)

Mark Time, March is an in-place progression, so you’re not moving forward—your feet are simply alternating weight in cadence. Because there’s no forward step involved, there’s no required starting foot. You can begin the mark time on either foot depending on which foot is ready or which foot you’re already weight-bearing. That flexibility is exactly what the option “on either foot” communicates, making it the best choice. The other options imply a fixed starting foot, which isn’t a universal requirement for beginning mark time.